Loja is considered as the third most environmentally-friendly city in the world. Located in the south of Ecuador, it can make an interesting stopover before visiting the large cities of Cuenca or Guayaquil.
Loja is considered as the third most environmentally-friendly city in the world. Located in the south of Ecuador, it can make an interesting stopover before visiting the large cities of Cuenca or Guayaquil.
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We were lucky todiscover Loja thanks to one of its inhabitants. As a true enthusiast of the city, he was able to show us the most beautiful places to visit in the city and the surrounding area. In fact, it is the surroundings that we recommend.
Humidity, blasts of hot air, heavy traffic... Embark for Guayaquil, the largest city of Ecuador even though Quito is the capital. We're off for a visit of the "Pearl of the Pacific", from its landscaped river promenade (the Malecón 2000) to the cerro Santa Ana, not to mention the city centre!
The Sierra is the Andean region of Ecuador that's crossed by the Pan-American Highway. The other regions are Selva, home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Costa, which borders the Pacific Coast. Often called the 'Volcano Route', it boasts a dozen volcanoes, including the highest and most active in the world. And we're off to a giddy 3,000m altitude...